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Vasile Tofan Nominated as Moldova's New Prime Minister

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Vasile Tofan was nominated as Moldova's new prime minister on Saturday, succeeding Alexandru Munteanu who resigned amid scandals.
Tofan aims to relaunch the economy and lead Moldova into the EU by 2028.
He has 15 days to secure a vote of confidence.

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Vasile Tofan was nominated as Moldova's new prime minister on Saturday, succeeding Alexandru Munteanu who resigned amid scandals. Tofan aims to relaunch the economy and lead Moldova into the EU by 2028. He has 15 days to secure a vote of confidence.

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